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ASMCC Student Senate
Every Tuesday | 3:00 pm | BP-4 and Mesquite 210 | click to join via WebEx
Student Senate is the legislative branch of ASMCC Student Government. Senate meetings will begin on Tuesday, September 7 at 3:00 pm. All recognized clubs at MCC have a vote in Student Senate and are encouraged to send a representative to the weekly meetings.
Senate will take place EVERY Tuesday at 3 pm in BP-4 at Southern/Dobson or at Mesquite 214 at Red Mountain. Senate will also be streamed via WebEx, as an additional option for participation.
Any student is welcome to observe Student Senate, so feel free to check it out!
Blood Drives
Wednesday, September 8 | 10 am-2 pm | Appointment STILL available!
Mobile units at Southern/Dobson and Red Mountain Campus
There is currently a *critical* shortage of blood in our country, and YOU can help! Sign up to donate blood at either the Southern and Dobson or the Red Mountain campus. To schedule your appointment, visit www.bloodhero.com and use the sponsor code MCC to choose your location and time.
Southern/Dobson: The Bloodmobile will be parked on the west side of the LA building.
Red Mountain: The Bloodmobile will be parked in the circle driveway between the Mesquite and Saguaro buildings.
Rising with Resilience: Lessons from 9/11
20th Anniversary Commemoration
September 9 | 10:00-11:00 am | Link to join (password: Rising)
Mary Driessen, Associate VP of Admin Services for MCC, was working on the 16th floor of the south tower in the World Trade Center when terrorist hijackers attacked on 9/11/01. She survived to share her experiences of that traumatic day as well as lessons learned on how to rise with resilience from tragedy.
Please join us as we commemorate and honor those who lost their lives on 9/11 and celebrate the strength of the human spirit.
*Those students, faculty and staff at Red Mountain are welcome to join us to stream the presentation together in Mesquite 200.
Volunteerfest 2021
Picture yourself at the VolunteerFest. It will be a 'reel' good time! Come discover agencies who are eager to have you be a star (volunteer)! There will be a variety of agencies participating who can help you get connected to volunteer opportunities in our community. Contact the Center for Community and Civic Engagement for more information at getengaged@mesacc.edu.
September 8th and 9th, 2021
9:00am to 10:00am
10:30am to 11:30am
12:00pm to 1:00pm
4:30pm to 5:30pm
via WebEx
Wednesday WebEx Link - www.tinyurl.com/VFestFall2021
Thursday WebEx Link - www.tinyurl.com/VolFestFall2021
Did you miss Volunteerfest? Some of the partners provided videos for us to share. Please click this link to view the presentation.
Center for Community & Civic Engagement
King Lear-NT Live Screening
Friday, September 10 | MCC Theatre
MCC Theatre and Film Arts presents National Theatre Live's broadcast of King Lear. Broadcast live from London's West End, see Ian McKellen's extraordinarily moving portrayal of King Lear in cinemas. Visit this site for more info.
Click here to buy tickets (starting at $9.00)
Dental Cleanings & Screenings
Saturday, September 11
MCC Dental Hygiene students are accepting appointments for discounted teeth cleanings and oral health screenings. Appointments are available at 9 and 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and may be made by calling 480-248-8195. Get more info at this link.
WCW takes place on the first Wednesday of each month at the Southern/Dobson campus, and the third Wednesday of each month at the Red Mountain campus.
We Care Wednesday| Red Mountain
Wednesday, Sept 15 | 10:00 am-12:00 pm
We Care Wednesday drive through produce distribution is taking place at the RED MOUNTAIN campus on Wednesday, Sept 15. It will take place from 10 am-12 pm. This is free and open to the public!
Enter campus off of McKellips Road and proceed straight ahead towards the Desert Willow building. A volunteer will place the food in your trunk/car. Please wear a mask for the safety of our volunteers. For more info, visit this link. The next We Care Wednesday at the Southern/Dobson campus will take place on 10/6/21.
For more information on We Care Wednesdays, please visit this site.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! If you are interested in volunteering to help with We Care Wednesday at Red Mountain, please sign up using this link.
Voter Education Workshop
September 13 | 3:00-4:00 pm |
Led by Avery Xola - Voter Education Specialist - AZ Clean Elections
Avery Xola is currently responsible for educating Arizona citizens on the electoral process and creating educational materials for the public. EngageMe Workshops are open to students, staff, faculty, and community partners as we offer additional educational training in civic engagement to promote the quality of life in the community through both political and non-political processes.
*Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement
Civic Action Hour
Wednesday, September 15 | 12 - 1 pm LINK to join
Speaker: Marcus North & Brock Booher
U.S Air Force Pilots transitioned to commercial airlines.
We’ll explain the history of the Oath, how it has evolved over time, and the reasons why you should more deeply commit yourself to upholding our Republic. We don’t need to be united in all things, thinking people will always disagree; but it is imperative that we unite around the rule of law and our system of self-government, at the risk of our freedoms and prosperity.
Deputy Registrar Certification
September 16 | 12:00-2:00 pm |
Maricopa County Recorder's Office will be presenting. Includes a certification quiz and role play of common voter registration scenarios. Also volunteer who are certified can assist at official MCRO events, including naturalizations, projects within the office. **Event link will be email the day before the event**
Registration Deadline September 15, 2021
For more information, contact the Center for Community & Civic Engagement.
Student Success Workshops
Sept 14 |12:00-1:00 pm | Bldg 38-608
Topic: Time Management: Develop self management skills to support school/life balance.
The Foundations for Student Success is offering student success workshops during the fall semester. Workshops are free and are conducted both via WebEx and in person. These sessions are open to all students.
For more information or to view the full schedule of workshops for the semester, please visit this site.
Latin American Heritage Month
MCC will be celebrating Latin American Heritage Month from September 15-October 15. Please stay tuned for more information about the following events:
September 15: "You Belong" event, Kick Off presentation for Latin American Heritage Month
September 17: Latinx Film night with discussion
September 23: Voto Latino: Our Votes Matter! 6 pm | Join using this link
October 13: Latinx Living Library |1 pm | Location TBD
Full calendar of events and details will be posted on the Virtual Student Life Center as they become available.
Student Leadership Experience
REGISTER TODAY! | Sept 28-30
Each year Maricopa Community Colleges, Coconino Community College and Central Arizona College host a 3-day Leadership Retreat. This year, the retreat will be held virtually on September 28-30, with the theme being: Come Back Strong. This experience will focus around the ideas of: health & well-being, connection and social justice. You can expect dynamic speakers, engaging workshops, guest leader panel, and stellar leadership development. The Experience will conclude with an in-person mixer at MCC where you can meet fellow student leaders. Join us! Please contact Erica or Erick in Student Life and Leadership for more information.
Keynote Speaker: Aron Ralston (Sept 28)
Guest Leader Panelists Include (Sept 29):
Dr. Stephen Gonzales, Chancellor of the Maricopa Community College District
Dr. Belinda Ramos, Psychology Faculty, CGCC
Nicole Collins, MCC Counseling Faculty and Chief Diversity Officer
Jose Patino, Aliento
Leezah Sun, Strength in Unity
To register for this free experience, please visit this link.
ASMCC: Vice President of RM WANTED!
Are you a Red Mountain student who is interested in getting involved with the MCC Student Government? ASMCC is currently looking to fill the VP of Red Mountain position to complete their Executive Board.
If you're interested in serving as the voice of the students at MCC Red Mountain, please contact Vicente or visit the RM Student Life office in M210.
Serving in ASMCC will provide you with valuable leadership experience and allow you to make a difference at MCC!
Math Workshops
Looking to reinforce the learning that takes place during your math class? Take advantage of Math Interludes workshops! View the upcoming workshops at here.
Scholarships Available
Students can apply online to HUNDREDS of scholarships by submitting just ONE application. Don't miss the deadlines (October 17) APPLY NOW! maricopa.edu/scholarships
Career Pathways
Curious about what career pathways match your skill set? Visit mcccd.pipelineaz.com to explore options!
ONGOING PROGRAMS, SERVICES,
AND EVENTS
The Mesa Market is OPEN!
The Mesa Market is a food and hygiene pantry for MCC students. Any student is eligible to visit the Mesa Market for up to 10 food and 5 hygiene products for free each week.
Click this link for a Mesa Market flyer to share with others.
Open Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm
Southern and Dobson Campus
To use the Mesa Market at the Southern and Dobson campus, visit the Office of Student Life & Leadership in KSC 35S.
Red Mountain Campus
To use the Mesa Market at the Red Mountain campus, visit the Office of Student Life & Leadership in Mesquite 210.
Would you like to receive text reminders about the Mesa Market and We Care Wednesdays? Text the code @MesaMarket to the number 81010 (or click here) to be added to a Remind group.
We are always grateful for donations to the Mesa Market! Feel free to drop off your donations to the Student Life office at either campus.
Click here to visit the MCC Club Hub!
Click Here for a Calendar of Club Meetings (top right corner of this page)
Get Involved and Get Connected!
Visit the Club Hub
Clubs are an extremely valuable part of a student's experience at MCC. If you are interested in getting involved in a student club, please stay tuned for opportunities to meet our clubs, and consider starting (or reactivating) a new club! We are also seeking club advisors to help support a variety of MCC clubs. Any faculty or staff that are interested in this opportunity are encouraged to reach out to a member of the Student Life team.
The Club Hub will have an updated list of student clubs (as we learn which clubs will be active this year) as well as important paperwork, forms, and a list of club connections to various Fields of Interest.
We Care Wednesday
We Care Wednesday is a food distribution that takes place on the first Wednesday of every month at the Southern/Dobson campus and the third Wednesday of every month at the Red Mountain campus. The distribution happens from 10 am-12 pm. The food distributions are open to all students and community members in need of food assistance:
Drive-thru service. A volunteer will place food in your trunk or vehicle. (Walk-up service is available for those without vehicles.)
Masks are encouraged. If you are feeling any cold or flu symptoms, please stay home and seek medical treatment.
Southern Dobson: Located in the Southwest parking lot. Please enter from Dobson Road onto Solar Way at the Southern and Dobson campus.
Red Mountain: Located in the Red Mountain Way Circle. Please enter from McKellips Rd and proceed straight through the stop sign. Distribution takes place in the former Bus Stop circle near the library.
Southern/Dobson Dates (fall): Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 1
Red Mountain Dates (fall): Sept 15, Oct 20, Nov 17, Dec 15
If you're interested in volunteering, please contact Student Life & Leadership. Volunteers are needed for every We Care Wednesday distribution.
Career Services Workshops
MCC Career Services will host virtual workshops each Tuesday and Thursday during the Fall semester. Our workshops will take place two times each Tuesday/Thursday at 10am and 6pm. Our Tuesday/Thursday virtual workshops will cover the topics of resume writing, cover letter writing, and interviewing skills.
For information or to join the workshops, visit www.mesacc.edu/career/events-calendar
Working Wednesdays
As part of our Working Wednesday Series for the Fall 2021 semester, we will host professional development workshops, in person, each Wednesday from 2pm - 3pm in BA-10W on the Southern and Dobson Campus. The topics covered during our in person professional development series will rotate between:
Professional Networking
Workplace Etiquette/Professionalism
Branding Yourself
Job Searching Skills
Included in our Working Wednesday Events will be dedicated time for students to interact with MCC's Career Services staff and local employers, with open positions, on our Clock Tower sidewalk from 10am - 12pm each Wednesday from September 1st through December 1st.
Visit www.mesacc.edu/career/events-calendar for more specific information about which topics will be covered on which dates and to get the links to our virtual workshops.
Student Discount Program
The Maricopa PerkSpot is a fun and easy way for MCC students to get exclusive discounts on a wide variety of products and services. Enrollment is free for students. Check it out!
JUST FOR FUN!
Click here for the answers
Riddle Me This....
What time is it when an elephant sits on a fence?
What gets wet while drying?
What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer?
What can go up a chimney down, but can't go down a chimney up?
What can you hold in your right hand, but never in your left hand?
What can you catch, but not throw?
What kind of band never plays music?
What has many teeth, but cannot bite?
What has lots of eyes, but can't see?
What has one eye, but can't see?
What can travel around the world without leaving its corner?
